Abstract 

The KL1 language processor is software to efficiently implement a common 
identical KL1 interface on PIM modules with different architectures. 

Functions and Features 

Our method compiles into an intermediate language, similarly to WAM of 
Prolog. This method is easy to develop and has high portability. 
The specification of the abstract machine for an intermediate language is 
transformed into machine instructions and microprograms according to the 
hardware architecture. 
The transformation of the abstract machine specification into a C program 
allows easy simulation and debugging on conventional machines. 


Framework for Executing a KL1 Program 

A KL1 program is compiled into an intermediate language KL1-B. 
KL1-B codes are executed on an abstract machine. 
The abstract machine is described as a runtime system on virtual hardware. 
The virtual hardware supposes that shared-memory multiprocessors are con-
nected by loosely-coupled networks. 






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